The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-18

iry too well used to open admiration for embsr-
rassmeat 1 cannot recall her naue it was
something which, being interpreted might mean
Tulip Cheek. A riviere OF pearls lay On her
peck-snow on snow-and the exquisite mouth
was a very Cupid's bow
Nv princess might have been peerlesx
maiden ten wears before. now. unhaDpiiy, grow.
ing stout as Eastern women usually do; the 70.
suit of luxurious living and much eating Of
sweets Her manner was soft and gracious; her
6spect the repose OF supreme content
Ladies of rank now struggling into the
miseries of French toilette. but the old Turkish
dress is much prettier. loose, flowing robe of
silk or Grape wrought with gold and silks with.
out belt or tightness TO limit its comfort Moth
ing better adapted to their climate can be imae
ined- The white veil. prescribed oy law with
ont which no one may appear on the street or IN
presence of man. of thin gauze, folded bias
and placed over the head, coming down near the
eyebrows. A large piece covers the lower hale
of the face and is secured TO the back hair BY
jeweled pins. It makes light pretty tur ban
which is a mercitul charity TO the nomely. and
enhances the grace of the graceful, not hiding
the paradise eyes-ah. those eyes! Wen may
the ninstrels liken their LIQUID splendor to the
reflection of midnight stars at the bottom Of q
well. And the wells grow thinner and thinner,
in spite of foimans issued by the sultan and
read in all the mosques, calling attention Of
heads of families TO this backsliding and viola
ton of the law of the Prophet
Often have been asked: How do CONSTANT
nopIe ladies employ themselves Like others
who love leisure-in visiting. promsnadinR.
dress and shopping. Their chief joy Is to float
caique to the valley OF sweet w 6terss the
beauty spot of the Bosphurus On Frday-the
Mahometan Sundsy-hundreds glide by dressed
in brilliant color. mist-iike wells family shading
their faces. The rowers wear jackets of scarlet.
stiff with shining broidery. An armed slave is
on duty. clad in barbaric stuffs. Cushions OF
eider-down. crimson haugings touching the blue
water, make enchanting picture. -, how It's
beauty comes back TO me now,
Their talk with each other is of their children
the changes and intrigues of the palace, and cf
dress.
The Turkish woman does not know the word
responsibility She has uudisputsd control OF
her property and time, Is able TO take her owA
part, and By finesse and perseverance, manages
{ have her own way
Speaking through interpreter dulls the
edge OF conversation, and the merest trlfes SUI
fee. Yet, on thinking over our talk. it does not
greatly inferior to the average morning
visit in the land We love to call our own.
The seclusion of the harem gives much time
for discussion, and MANY question of grave i'm
port is there debated. The women are well in
formed in politics. fond of intrigue, and so srV
full that missionary. Dr.. Dwight, of Con-
stantiuopie writes: Anyone who has a private
to gain or to keep, boy to provide for, or an
enemy to crush. sends his wife to the harem or
a grandee." Women here bring about the most
astounding results.
calls. and they still kiss the hem of the garment
in Difference TO age superiority. In familiar
places they have a sweet frarkness like un-
trained young girls, and listen with interest TO
house. do great charities manage the churches,
etc. etc. How hard" they say. in tender
pity that life may be good for You, but would
not be at all good for You are made for
work, we are made for love; this suits us best" "
So they lean back the silky cushions, tasts
the conserve of aud of ounce, light their
Mrs. SUSAN E. WALLACE